The Manure is a satire column created to find the humor in the daily life of Cal Poly students. If you’re looking for news, this is not it. If you’re looking for sports, this is kind of it, because we’re having a ball. Malia Mundy is a journalism junior and a satire columnist for Mustang […]
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The SLOw night life: What to do after the party gets rolled early
Yes, it’s a bummer when the party gets rolled just as it gets going. Still, after some experience, I’ve learned that mourning a 9 p.m. shutdown is pointless. Instead, here are some tried-and-true alternatives for salvaging your weekend.
Posted inOpinion
Block the Flock: Put our community’s freedom and privacy first
Flock camera systems might be intended to protect our safety, but they are putting us at risk. They enable enhanced surveillance that can be used to target Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo students, families and visitors. Even just partnering with a company like Flock enables the targeting of similar communities across the country.
Posted inBreaking News
Police arrest suspect after person was barricaded in downtown hotel
The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a suspect after a person was barricaded inside a room at the Hotel Cerro, according to Police Public Affairs Manager Christine Wallace. The department closed off Garden and Marsh Streets from 11 a.m. until mid-afternoon Tuesday while they worked to get the person out safely. The department’s regional […]
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Cal Poly swears in new police chief
Cal Poly officially welcomed its new chief of police, Robert Plastino, during a swearing-in ceremony on July 25. Plastino brings over 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, where he previously served as chief deputy of law enforcement operations. He covered a wide jurisdiction from Carpinteria to Cuyama and included oversight […]
Posted inSt. Fratty's '25
San Luis Obispo spent over $100k on St. Fratty’s containment
The city of San Luis Obispo spent $86,000 on overtime pay and $29,000 in expenses to fund St. Fratty’s containment efforts, according to Sara Armas, deputy city clerk. Law enforcement agencies from across the state, from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, assisted containment efforts for St. Fratty’s gatherings. To celebrate St. Fratty’s, groups of friends […]
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The Scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly
With Halloween approaching, it’s important to take advantage of all the holiday offers during your college years: costume parties, dressing up with your friends and Trader Joe’s pumpkin-flavored treats. However, over the years, there have been some frightening traditions formed at Cal Poly and in San Luis Obispo during the spooky season. So, while getting in the Halloween spirit, be sure to look out for these 7 scariest things about Halloween at Cal Poly.
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Woman’s body found in Righetti Ranch neighborhood
A 22-year-old woman was found dead near the train tracks in the Righetti Ranch neighborhood in San Luis Obispo on Friday, according to police.
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Prowler spotted in neighborhoods near Cal Poly
The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the community to help them identify a masked individual spotted looking into and loitering in the neighborhoods surrounding Cal Poly. SLOPD published footage caught on home security cameras of the “prowler” on their Instagram, with a caption detailing the three related incidents reported over the last two […]
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Cal Poly Police Department scales back on military equipment
The Cal Poly Police Department will be reducing its stock of ‘regulated equipment,’ according to Police Chief George Hughes. The change was announced during a seminar held Friday, Jan. 20 regarding the department’s stock of regulated equipment, also referred to as military equipment. The department will be getting rid of its only pepper ball gun […]
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Man enters Cal Poly residence hall claiming to be a student and poses safety risk
A 20-year-old non-student man who claimed to live on campus entered a residence hall on Oct. 13, according to reports made to Cal Poly Police Department by students. At around 2:30 a.m., campus police received a call from Muir Hall that a man had entered through a door that had been left open. The man […]